Carolyn (Billie) Montgomery Martin was born in 1934, raised in Miccosukee, Fla., and graduated from Leon County High School. She was a long-time resident of Monticello, Fla., and passed away on Sept….
Roger Mats Stadin
The world has lost a courageous, honorable, gentle and loving man. His wife, Alice, has lost her soulmate and best friend. On Oct.14, 2022, Roger Mats Stadin passed away at Thomasville Archbold…
Edward “Eddie” Assad
Our loving father, Edward “Eddie” Assad, born Aug. 19, 1923, left our lives on Oct. 14, 2022, at 99 years young. Eddie was born in Brownsville, Pa. He was raised in Brooklyn,…
New Lloyd business – My Gypsy Soul Boutique – smells like success
Frequita Barrington Contributor The community of Lloyd has a new aromatic business. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the doors of My Gypsy Soul Boutique opened. It is a cozy shop of vegan handmade…
Tigers defeated by Bulldogs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 21, the Jefferson County High School Tigers hosted their long-time rival Bulldogs from Taylor County High School. It turned out to be a game…
Warriors bash Bulldogs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors improved their record to 6-2 by defeating the home team Bell High School Bulldogs, 21-7, on Friday, Oct. 21. The contest…
From the AD’s desk
Hi Tiger Supporters, This is Jefferson School K – 12 Athletic Director Pat Kennedy wanting to keep you informed of Tigers Athletics. This week is our Homecoming week as we get set…
Church Fall Fun!
Central Baptist Church Trunk or Treat October 26 at 6 p.m. 655 Tindell Rd. First Baptist Church of Lloyd Fall Festival Hayrides- cake walk- games and treats October 30, from 3 p.m….
Revival at Nazarene Church
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Bethany Grosveno invites the entire community to fall revival services at the Monticello Church of the Nazarene, located at 1590 N. Jefferson St. in Monticello. Services…
Seniors spread Awareness about cancer
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Oct. 17, the Jefferson Senior Citizen Center was decorated festively in countless shades of pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to…
Voting machines test “all clear”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday morning, Oct. 14, the Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Office successfully conducted the public testing of voting machines for the 2022 General Election. The county’s…
District 4 commission race drawing attention
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Of the three local races for elective offices, the one pitting incumbent Betsy Barfield against challenger Austin Hosford for the District 4 County Commission seat is drawing…
Calling all amateur BBQers and chili makers, the Vaceterans Day cook-off wants you
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. If you like to fire up your backyard grill and cook some tasty barbecue, then mark your calendars for the Jefferson BBQ Festival on Friday, Nov. 11….
Of fall things noteworthy~ Creative writing this October
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. October is a month full of change. The leaves on the trees turn gold and flutter down to rest in great heaps on the ground. The summer…
Post Offices and Peanut Butter: A look at Monticello 90 years ago
Rebekah Sheats Contributor Well, we’ve officially entered the fourth quarter of 2022. As this year begins to draw to a close, let’s pause a minute and take a look at what was…
A Farm Tour Journal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, a cool front swept down through South Georgia and across North Florida, dropping the temps and tamping the dust just in time for my adventures…
Florida Agritourism Association announces new Director: Tony Hogg
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Early in September, the Florida Agritourism Association (FATA) bid a fond farewell to their founder, Lisa Ard, and announced the appointment of Tony Hogg to the position…
Lavinia “Beanie” Albright
Lavinia “Beanie” Albright, of Monticello, Fla., went to her Eternal Home surrounded by the love of family on Sunday morning, Oct. 16, 2022, at her home. Lavinia celebrated her 100th birthday in…
Mary “Doll” Thomas
Mary “Doll” Thomas, 82, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Graveside funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday in Texas Hill Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at 1215 North…
Hosea “Tiny” Baulkman
Hosea “Tiny ” Baulkman, 70, passed unexpectedly at home on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Branch AME Church, 95 Lake Road, Monticello, with burial in…